Project Administrator

CDW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading information technology solutions provider in Greater London is looking for a Project Administrator to deliver quality project administration for internal and external clients. The role involves executing project workflows, managing communications, and ensuring adherence to quality and budget constraints. Candidates should have experience in a structured commercial environment, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and demonstrate strong teamwork skills. Join a collaborative environment where commitment and personal development are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment.
• Previous experience of working to medium complexity administrative processes.
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities.

Responsibilities

• Executing the project processes and workflows and monitoring their progress.
• Ensuring quality of the administrative elements of project.
• Managing communications with project stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project Management

Administrative Experience

Project Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Sage

Job description

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

ROLE PURPOSE

Project Administrators within the CDW Project Management team are responsible for delivering a quality and professional project administration service to internal and external clients in order to support the delivery of work packages / small projects. Responsible for ensuring that assigned projects or activities are executed and completed adhering to the agreed time, quality, scope and cost parameters.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEh3>

Success in the Project Administrator position is defined by the ability to consistently deliver high‑quality project services to both internal and external clients. This entails meeting or exceeding a target of 70% customer chargeable work, demonstrating ambition, credibility and motivation, taking ownership of allocated activities while working collaboratively within a team. The successful individual will be detail‑oriented, adept at managing their time and capable of juggling multiple initiatives, dynamically prioritising tasks as business needs evolve. Building meaningful and lasting relationships is key, with the ability to win hearts and minds through confident yet humble interactions. Ongoing personal development is also a hallmark of success with the commitment to allocate time for training, certification and soft‑skill growth. Ultimately the successful Project Administrator supports the winning of new business and the delivery of project and services within agreed time, quality, scope and cost parameters to achieve positive outcomes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executing the project processes and workflows and monitoring their progress, escalating issues in order to allow appropriate corrective action to be taken (seeking advice or guidance as appropriate)
• Ensuring the administrative elements of project or services from project or sales teams are to the appropriate level of quality, on time and within budget in accordance with the project plan and project governance arrangements
• Managing third‑party contributions to the project (as required)
• Managing communications with project stakeholders (as required)
• Reporting the progress of the project at regular intervals to the appropriate governance bodies, both internally and externally
• Engaging with account/sales managers & directors & consultants to support in the planning of the implementation and delivery of client projects

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment
• Previous experience of working to medium complexity administrative processes
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word & Excel

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi‑brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximise return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

Required Experience

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Microsoft Office, Construction Experience, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Sage, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Sharepoint, Microsoft Project, Administrative Experience, Project Coordination

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1